Pre-Op​/PACU Pain Management Registered Nurse

Position Summary

The Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing interventional pain management procedures. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care in a high-volume, fast‑paced environment. The RN will be cross‑trained and expected to function effectively in Pre‑Op, Procedure Room, and PACU settings, supporting continuity of care throughout the peri‑procedural experience.

• Conduct thorough pre‑procedure assessments, including patient history, allergies, and medication reconciliation.
• Establish and maintain IV access if needed for sedation cases and administer pre‑procedure medications as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on procedure expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians and procedural staff to prepare patients for pain management procedures.

• Assist the physician and anesthesia provider (if applicable) during interventional pain procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radio frequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, etc.).
• Monitor patient status and vital signs throughout procedures requiring local, moderate, or MAC sedation.
• Maintain a sterile field, ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available, and anticipate team needs.
• Demonstrate strong procedural support skills.

• Provide vigilant monitoring and recovery care for patients following sedation or anesthesia.
• Assess airway, hemodynamic, and neurological status; intervene promptly for any changes.
• Manage pain and nausea per provider orders.
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge criteria, post‑procedure instructions, and follow‑up care.
• Document all care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice, in good standing.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program – required.
• BSN – preferred.

• Minimum 1‑2 years of nursing experience in Pain Management, PACU, Pre‑Op, Critical Care, PCU, or Emergency Nursing preferred.
• Strong IV initiation, monitoring, and medication administration skills – required.
• Familiarity with EKG monitoring and airway management – preferred.

• High‑volume outpatient or hospital‑based pain management department.
• Fast‑paced, procedure‑driven environment requiring efficiency and composure.
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting of equipment or assisting patients.
• Exposure to sedation and procedural equipment.

We are proud to be the leading providers of progressive interventional pain relief. Our team of board‑certified physicians and medical staff are highly trained in all areas of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Looking for a career in the medical field? Apply today and have the potential to join Northeast Florida’s leading interventional pain management specialists.